Did You Know That Medicare Covers.....?
Written by David Hecker
Many people are not aware that Medicare covers the following:
One-time "Welcome to Medicare" Physical Exam Beginning January 1, 2005, Medicare covers a one-time review of
your health, as well as education and counseling about the preventive services you need, including certain screenings
and shots. Referrals for other care if you need it will also be covered. You must have the exam within the first six months
you have Medicare Part B. Starting January 1, 2011, All Medicare Beneficiaries with Medicare Part B
coverage, will be entitled to an "Annual" physical.
Cardiovascular Screenings Ask your doctor to test your cholesterol, lipid and triglyceride levels so he or she can help
you prevent a heart attack or stroke. Beginning January 1, 2005, Medicare covers tests for cholesterol, lipid, and
triglyceride levels every five years.
Screening Mammograms These tests check for breast cancer before you or your doctor may be able to feel it.
Medicare covers mammograms once every 12 months for all women with Medicare age 40 and older.
Pap Test and Pelvic Exam (includes clinical breast exam) These exams check for cervical and vaginal cancers.
Medicare covers these exams every 24 months for all women with Medicare and once every 12 months for women with
Medicare at high risk.
Colorectal Cancer Screening These tests help find colorectal cancer early, when treatment is most effective. If you
are age 50 or older, or are at high risk for colorectal cancer, one or more of the following tests is covered: Fecal Occult
Blood Test, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Screening colonoscopy, and/or barium enema. How often Medicare pays for these
tests is different depending on the test you and your doctor decide is best and your level of risk for this cancer.
Flu Shots These shots help prevent influenza, or flu virus. Medicare covers these shots once a flu season in the fall or
winter for all people with Medicare.
Prostate Cancer Screening These tests help find prostate cancer. Medicare covers a digital rectal exam and Prostate
Specific Antigen (PSA) test once every 12 months for all men with Medicare over age 50.
Pneumococcal Shot This shot helps prevent pneumococcal infections. Medicare covers this shot for all people with
Medicare. Most people only need this shot once in their lifetime. Talk with your doctor.
Hepatitis B Shots These three shots help protect people from getting Hepatitis B. Medicare covers these shots for
people with Medicare at high or medium risk for Hepatitis B.
Bone Mass Measurements These measurements help determine if you are at risk for broken bones. Medicare covers
these measurements once every 24 months (more often if medically necessary) for people with Medicare at risk for
osteoporosis.
Diabetes Screenings Beginning January 1, 2005, Medicare covers tests to check for diabetes. These tests are
available if you have any of the following risk factors: high blood pressure, dyslipidemia (history of abnormal cholesterol
and tryglyceride levels), obesity, or a history of high blood sugar. Medicare also covers these tests if you have two or
more of the following characteristics: ·age 65 or older, ·overweight, ·family history of diabetes (parents, brothers,
sisters), and ·a history of gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), or delivery of a baby weighing more than 9
pounds. Based on the results of these tests, you may be eligible for up to two diabetes screenings every year. Talk to
your doctor for more information.
Glaucoma Tests These tests help find the eye disease glaucoma. Medicare covers these tests once every 12 months
for people with Medicare at high risk for glaucoma.
For some of these services, you might have to pay a deductible, coinsurance and/or copayment. These
amounts vary depending on the type of services you need and the kind of Medicare health plan you have.
For more detailed information, please contact David Hecker - (903) 918-9091 or Toll Free (877) 454-4959 or
dhecker@tx-medicaresupplement.com
Written by David Hecker
Many people are not aware that Medicare covers the following:
One-time "Welcome to Medicare" Physical Exam Beginning January 1, 2005, Medicare covers a one-time review of
your health, as well as education and counseling about the preventive services you need, including certain screenings
and shots. Referrals for other care if you need it will also be covered. You must have the exam within the first six months
you have Medicare Part B. Starting January 1, 2011, All Medicare Beneficiaries with Medicare Part B
coverage, will be entitled to an "Annual" physical.
Cardiovascular Screenings Ask your doctor to test your cholesterol, lipid and triglyceride levels so he or she can help
you prevent a heart attack or stroke. Beginning January 1, 2005, Medicare covers tests for cholesterol, lipid, and
triglyceride levels every five years.
Screening Mammograms These tests check for breast cancer before you or your doctor may be able to feel it.
Medicare covers mammograms once every 12 months for all women with Medicare age 40 and older.
Pap Test and Pelvic Exam (includes clinical breast exam) These exams check for cervical and vaginal cancers.
Medicare covers these exams every 24 months for all women with Medicare and once every 12 months for women with
Medicare at high risk.
Colorectal Cancer Screening These tests help find colorectal cancer early, when treatment is most effective. If you
are age 50 or older, or are at high risk for colorectal cancer, one or more of the following tests is covered: Fecal Occult
Blood Test, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Screening colonoscopy, and/or barium enema. How often Medicare pays for these
tests is different depending on the test you and your doctor decide is best and your level of risk for this cancer.
Flu Shots These shots help prevent influenza, or flu virus. Medicare covers these shots once a flu season in the fall or
winter for all people with Medicare.
Prostate Cancer Screening These tests help find prostate cancer. Medicare covers a digital rectal exam and Prostate
Specific Antigen (PSA) test once every 12 months for all men with Medicare over age 50.
Pneumococcal Shot This shot helps prevent pneumococcal infections. Medicare covers this shot for all people with
Medicare. Most people only need this shot once in their lifetime. Talk with your doctor.
Hepatitis B Shots These three shots help protect people from getting Hepatitis B. Medicare covers these shots for
people with Medicare at high or medium risk for Hepatitis B.
Bone Mass Measurements These measurements help determine if you are at risk for broken bones. Medicare covers
these measurements once every 24 months (more often if medically necessary) for people with Medicare at risk for
osteoporosis.
Diabetes Screenings Beginning January 1, 2005, Medicare covers tests to check for diabetes. These tests are
available if you have any of the following risk factors: high blood pressure, dyslipidemia (history of abnormal cholesterol
and tryglyceride levels), obesity, or a history of high blood sugar. Medicare also covers these tests if you have two or
more of the following characteristics: ·age 65 or older, ·overweight, ·family history of diabetes (parents, brothers,
sisters), and ·a history of gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), or delivery of a baby weighing more than 9
pounds. Based on the results of these tests, you may be eligible for up to two diabetes screenings every year. Talk to
your doctor for more information.
Glaucoma Tests These tests help find the eye disease glaucoma. Medicare covers these tests once every 12 months
for people with Medicare at high risk for glaucoma.
For some of these services, you might have to pay a deductible, coinsurance and/or copayment. These
amounts vary depending on the type of services you need and the kind of Medicare health plan you have.
For more detailed information, please contact David Hecker - (903) 918-9091 or Toll Free (877) 454-4959 or
dhecker@tx-medicaresupplement.com
Texas Medicare Supplement (Medigap)
Specialist
http://www.TX-MedicareSupplement.com
Specialist
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